Oak Lodge Water Services
- Join Our Team as a Collections Field Supervisor!
Help lead a skilled team that keeps sanitary and storm sewer systems safe and efficient for nearly 30,000 neighbors, while building a rewarding career with excellent pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
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Competitive Pay: $47.34 – $63.38 per hour, with annual increases based on performance and a cost of living increase.
- Generous Benefits: 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision; PERS retirement; short- and long-term disability; paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 holidays.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, leadership experience, and involvement in major utility projects.
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Team Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated crew that values safety, efficiency, and protecting public health.
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Position Description & Duties
- What You’ll Do:
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Lead and mentor a team of field personnel, providing training in work and safety procedures.
- Oversee sewer line cleaning, video inspections, and routine maintenance of the sanitary and storm sewer systems.
- Operate and instruct others on the use of heavy construction equipment, including high-pressure sewer jets and Vactor trucks.
- Create and enforce standard operating procedures for the division.
- Maintain records using OLWS’s work order tracking and asset management programs.
- Coordinate and assist in emergency responses, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
- Respond to public inquiries and address concerns related to field operations.
- Manage fleet and equipment maintenance, including scheduling, purchasing, and replacements.
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Participate in budget development, capital planning, and staffing decisions.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Four (4) years of progressively responsible program-related experience; two (2) years of team leadership preferred.
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Associate’s Degree in Water Environmental Technology or related field preferred.
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Wastewater Collections Level III certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
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Valid Oregon Class A Commercial Driver License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
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OSHA Confined Space and Competent Person Certification, and Traffic Control Certification.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Knowledge of:
- Supervisory theories and principles.
- Technical knowledge of public works related systems.
- State and federal laws governing utility services.
- Reporting responsibilities to regulating agencies.
- Construction and safety standards.
- Problem resolution techniques.
- Personal computers and related software applications, including asset management programs.
Skills and Abilities to:
- Plan and clearly direct field crew work to expected result.
- Train, coach and give performance feedback.
- Resolve conflict in an appropriate manner.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets.
- Track and record expenditures.
- Manage contracts.
- Write reports.
- Promote positive public relations.
- Provide good customer service.
- Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public, and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues.
- Operate and adjust SCADA systems.
- Interpret construction plans.